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Weekly Meditation
Posted: 9/22/2008
As we move through these next six weeks preparing for the presidential election we do well to reflect on our responsibilities as citizens of our country. Use these quotes from "FORMING CONSCIENCES for FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP: A Call to Political Responsibility from the Catholic Bishops of the United States" to help guide us in forming a correct conscience.
"In the Catholic Tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation This obligation is rooted in our baptismal commitment to follow Jesus Christ and to bear Christian witness in all we do. As the Catechism of the Catholic Church reminds us, ?It is necessary that all participate, each according to his position and role, in promoting the common good. This obligation is inherent in the dignity of the human person...As far as possible citizens should take an active part in public life.' " (no. 13)
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